PORTAL CARD

A virtual card is a digital card that only exists on your phone, which is why at Crest Secure Union our virtual card feature is called the PORTAL digital card. Get all the benefits of the PORTAL card – spend online, in-store and abroad while saving on currency conversion fees, with the extra layer of security of the PORTAL digital card.
There’s no need to carry your wallet, and no risk of your card being compromised. Your virtual card has different details to your physical card, and can be frozen after each purchase. That means it’s a safe, smart and simple way to spend no matter where in the world you are.
Hold 50+ currencies at once, convert them in real time using the free Crest Secure Union , then spend online, in-store and abroad with your virtual card.
Currently to get the PORTAL virtual card you’ll first need to order one .

 

Virtual card FAQ.

 

Which mobile wallets can I use my virtual card with?

You can use your virtual visa debit card with Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Fitbit Pay and Garmin Pay.

How do you keep the money on my virtual card safe?

Crest Secure Union CARD is an authorised Electronic Money Institution independently regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK.
This means we’re required by law to keep your money safe by storing it in low-risk financial institutions like JP Morgan Chase, Deutsche Bank, and Barclays.
Plus, you can freeze your virtual card after each purchase to make it almost impossible for your account to be compromised.

* international business account.

Faster reconciliation
Connect currency accounts to Xero or QuickBooks in real time to save time on manual admin.

Make batch payments
Pay up to 1,000 people in one click. Just upload a spreadsheet with details for each transfer and submit one payment.

Who is the virtual card great for?

Who is the virtual card great for?
* For travellers who want an additional layer of security while spending abroad.
* For ecommerce shoppers who want to ensure their financial details aren’t compromised when buying from new sites at home and abroad.
* For environmentally conscious consumers – virtual cards reduce plastic waste!
* For ‘where’s my wallet?’ people – your virtual card lives entirely online in your IRS PORTAL account making it easily accessible, anytime.

The PORTAL virtual card is safe and secure.

* The PORTAL virtual card isn’t physical. That means it can’t be stolen and re-used.
* Freeze your card within the app after each purchase – and un-freeze just as easily when you’re ready to use it again.
* Instantly replace your card details if you think your account has been compromised.
* Set up subscriptions with your virtual card and freeze it afterwards to make sure no additional transactions are debited without your knowledge.